SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105S
RBOSGB2105S belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2105S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 05S |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Basingstoke Cash Centre |
| City | Basingstoke |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 05S Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC RBOSGB2105S?
The code RBOSGB2105S belongs to Rbs Basingstoke Cash Centre, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB2105S mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 05S identifies the branch Rbs Basingstoke Cash Centre.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2105S to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2105S.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.